Topic: AR And VR

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Team NimbRo Wins ANA Avatar XPRIZE, Demonstrating Effective Robot Telepresence

November 6, 2022 · Team NimbRo from the University of Bonn swiftly demonstrated robotic telepresence, moving, perceiving, and manipulating in a test environment in record time.

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The American Bar Association Will Host a Virtual Event Focused on AI and Robotics Next Week

October 5, 2022 · For the fourth time, the American Bar Association will be hosting its annual 2022 AI and Robotics National Institute.

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HaptX Raises $23M to Commercialize Next-Generation Haptic Gloves

September 15, 2022 · HaptX has received strategic funding led by AIS Global and Crescent Cove Advisors that it will apply to bringing its haptic gloves to market.

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Reshoring Is at Risk From Global ‘Education Gap’ in Automation, Finds ABB Survey

September 13, 2022 · ABB is investing in robotics training programs as a global survey finds that over 70% of U.S. and European businesses plan on reshoring and need skilled workers.

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Advances in Vision Systems Unlock New Cobot and Mobile Robot Capabilities

September 7, 2022 · Improvements in vision systems, motors and software have helped robots better understand their environments.

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Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. Hones Robots, Exoskeletons With Humans in the Loop

August 5, 2022 · Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. began developing systems for the defense industry and has been growing quickly to augment human strength and productivity while maintaining safety.

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Comau and Seabery Develop Industry 4.0 Augmented Reality Training Program

July 11, 2022 · The new training program uses technologies such AR to help accelerate the training of the next generation of welders.

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At Automatica 2022, ABB Highlights Flexible Robotic Systems

June 22, 2022 · ABB headed to Germany this week for the Automatica 2022 trade show. It is showcasing a range of its robotic systems, including its GoFA and SWIFTI cobot lines.

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Orbbec Announces Three Cameras in Femto Time of Flight Line for 3D Object, Scene Capture

June 21, 2022 · Orbbec has added three cameras to its 3D imaging product portfolio. They are designed to provide a wide optical range, a broad field of view, and color resolution to robotics developers.

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ABB to Exhibit Latest Robot Innovations at Automate 2022

June 2, 2022 · At Automate next week, ABB will demonstrate its portfolio of industrial and collaborative, as well as mobile robots from its recent acquisition of ASTI Mobile Robotics.

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Immervision to Provide Advanced Vision for Halodi Robotics’ EVE Humanoid

May 19, 2022 · Immervision will supply its vision system combining optics, image processing, and sensor fusion to Halodi Robotics' service robot that will also work with VR.

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BeBop Sensors Introduces RoboSkin to Give Robots Tactile Awareness

May 13, 2022 · BeBop Sensors said its RoboSkin uses patented, fabric-based sensors less than 1 mm thick to provide a sense of touch to humanoid robotic surfaces and prosthetic limbs.

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Southie Autonomy Picks Up $2.5M in Seed Funding, Plus $5M in Robot Lease Financing

May 9, 2022 · Southie Autonomy, a resident startup at MassRobotics, has obtained seed funding, as well as financing for its robotics-as-a-service offering, which promises "no-code" robot operations.

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Toyota Ventures Opens 2022 Call for Factory of the Future Innovation

March 18, 2022 · Toyota Ventures' third global call of innovation seeks startups that can apply AI, robotics, and other technologies to enable Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing.

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MedCrypt Wins Cybersecurity Contracts for Three Surgical Robotics Companies

March 9, 2022 · MedCrypt recently announced it has won contracts to work with three robotic surgical companies. It did not disclose which ones.

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Mitsubishi Electric Announces New Robot Control System Designed to Cut Production Times

February 28, 2022 · Mitsubishi Electric’s new robot control system takes advantage of its Maisart AI technology. It also includes 3D sensors, speech recognition software, and cameras.

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PTC to Provide Onshape to MassRobotics Startups to Accelerate Robot Design Process

February 17, 2022 · PTC is providing free licenses of its Onshape cloud CAD software to MassRobotics resident startups to accelerate the product-design process and help them be competitive.

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ARM Institute Picks Team to Develop Virtual Reality to Help Manufacturing Workers Get Robot Credentials

January 13, 2022 · The U.S. Department of Defense and the ARM Institute have chosen SimInsights, APT Manufacturing Solutions, and IBL Education to develop virtual reality for assessing robotics skills.

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Hyundai and Boston Dynamics Discuss Metamobility Concept at CES 2022

January 6, 2022 · Hyundai said a combination of its modular mobile platforms, Boston Dynamics' legged robots, and virtual reality will change the transportation of goods and people.

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Hyundai to Present Future Vision for Robotics and Metaverse at CES 2022

December 23, 2021 · Hyundai plans to explain its "Mobility of Things" concept, which includes the autonomous movement of traditionally inanimate objects through the company’s robotics technology.

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